Introduction

On this day, 186 years ago, one of the greatest plumbers of all time was born. Contrary to popular belief, thomas crapper did not invet the flush toilet. Crapper's plumbing company was commissioned to do plumbing projects for westminster abbey, buckingham palace, windsor castle and sandringham estate. The rumors that he was knighted by the queen are also rumors, totally untrue. His greatest claim to fame though, was opening the very first bathroom show room in 18 70.